Operations Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G. E. D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G. E. D. as required by Kentucky law and at least two years experience in maintenance related grounds work. 2 years mowing experience preferred in commercial setting.

REPORTS TO:

Operations Manager

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To work under the direction of the Operations Manager in keeping the districts grounds equipment and buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they enhance the educational program and do not cause interruptions or problems in the districts instructional process.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern public school grounds buildings and the ability to apply this knowledge to the needs of the school district; demonstrate ability and experience in grounds maintenance work; ability to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of the job; possess the necessary literacy skills to perform the required maintenance program tasks in an efficient and effective manner; ability to communicate clearly; ability to develop effective working relationships with the entire school community; strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including moving and transporting equipment and supplies to places where work is to be performed which may involve stooping bending working in tiring uncomfortable positions and from ladders scaffolds etc. and ability to work out-of-doors in uncomfortably warm cold or inclement weather.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Works under the direction of the Operations Manager in doing grounds maintenance and in making necessary repairs to keep the buildings grounds and equipment in a good state of repair.

-Plans assigns and reviews work activities of assigned ground maintenance crews; trains grounds crew in proper techniques and procedures in the use of tools equipment and chemical applications.

-Organizes spraying pruning and fence work.

-Oversees operation of power equipment and verifies equipment is in safe and proper operating condition.

-Completes grounds maintenance work as needed.

-Oversees snow removal operations on district property.

-Reviews requests for groundskeeping and gardening and recommends best procedures or methods for completing requested jobs.

-Coordinates and participates in the sweeping raking and picking up of trash and other debris from district grounds.

-Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of district parking lots walks driveways play areas fences etc.

-Maintains grounds facilities and equipment including installing and repairing wire fences mesh wires signs and playground equipment.

-Assures compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal state and local codes regulations and requirements.

-Performs related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent and the Operations Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

# OF HOURS A DAY

CONTINUOUS

INTERMITTENT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8

a. Sitting

X

X

b. Walking

X

X

c. Standing

X

X

d. Bending

X

X

e. Squatting

X

X

f. Climbing

X

X

g. Kneeling

X

X

h. Twisting

X

X

i. Lifting

X

X

LIFTING

0-10 lbs. 11-15 lbs. 16-30 lbs. 31-49 lbs. X over 50 lbs

2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED X Yes (If yes complete 2a2b2c2d2e)

No

2b. Repetitive hand movements Yes X No

2c. Simple Grasping

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

2d. Power Grasping

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

2e. Pushing Pulling

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

2f. Fine Manipulation:

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

YesX No

3. (a) Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder X Yes No

Frequency

(b) Reaching at or below shoulder level X Yes No

Frequency high

4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or repetitive movement X Yes No

5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements X Yes No

If yes please describe (i.e. working with computer terminal): computer terminal

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; and in outside weather conditions X Yes No
2. Is the employee exposed to fumes or airborne particles X Yes No

If yes please specify: fumes from boiler gas

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK: (check the right category)

Category I: Tasks involve exposure to blood fluid or tissue

X Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood body fluid or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority